Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches was denied, and the claim for TDIU was remanded due to incomplete development of employment information.

The Veteran's appeals of the evaluations for GERD and cluster headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his attorney.

The Veteran's TBI is rated at 40 percent from June 27, 2019 to March 17, 2021. The rating for the period prior to June 27, 2019 and after March 17, 2021 remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for DDD of the cervical spine status post cervical sprain was denied as there was no unadjudicated formal or informal claim prior to August 15, 2018.,The effective date for service connection for radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities was set at October 31, 2017 due to new evidence received within one year of a previous rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for DDD of the cervical spine status post cervical sprain was denied as there was no unadjudicated formal or informal claim prior to August 15, 2018.

The Veteran's increased disability rating for headaches has been granted, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has also been granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased rating of PTSD, service connection for cervical spine disability, migraine disorder, paralysis in left lower extremity, and paralysis in right lower extremity.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, left shoulder condition (arthritis), low back disability, migraine headaches, and cervical spine disability have all been granted. The appeals were decided on the merits of the evidence presented.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a 30 percent rating prior to June 27, 2018 and denied for higher ratings. The Veteran is granted a TDIU from August 24, 2022.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus was granted service connection due to exposure risk activities during his military service. Service connection for a concussion and left knee degenerative joint disease were denied, as the evidence did not support these claims. The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder received increased ratings up until May 20, 2019, when he was granted a 70% disability rating. Other service connection requests were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, and migraine condition due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The claim will be reviewed with a new addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tension headaches do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to comply with remand directives. The AOJ is required to obtain an adequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's headaches, including consideration of his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma from tank discharges.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for migraine headaches has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for a rating in excess of 50 percent for migraines and a compensable rating for ingrown toenails were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches (claimed as migraines), to include as secondary to her service-connected hypertension and TMJ, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, a sleep disability, a lumbar spine disability, and a migraine disability due to inadequate VA examinations and lack of adequate rationale in the previous decisions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of headaches is granted, with the effective date set at December 7, 2009. The Veteran previously sought service connection for headaches in October 1995 and again in December 2009.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased rating of migraines, service connection for vertigo, and service connection for tinnitus. As a result, the claims are dismissed.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 4, 2019 for the award of a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches. The Veteran's claim was received on October 4, 2019, and she provided evidence indicating her condition worsened prior to this date.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. His migraine headaches are granted with a 50% rating effective April 30, 2021. The right and left ankle conditions are denied.